Cloud Forest
Hiking in the Pacific Northwest is usually a photographer’s dream with varied landscapes & color schemes. This photo was taken this past week near Multnomah falls in the Columbia river
Naches Peak trail in a new light
I hiked the Naches Peak loop trail 3 weeks ago when the wildflowers were in their prime. Today, the colors had changed dramatically with autumn foliage beginning to show a
Dirty Dog
So often when I travel to third world countries, I see dogs that are skinny, unkempt and honestly fairly unloveable. This dog was an exception. I saw him up in
Hurricane Ridge
Hurricane Ridge is one of the more amazing panoramic locations in the pacific northwest. I was lucky enough to be up there this summer when the clouds were few, the
Girls Rule
These are two of my nieces & both of them rule their own private worlds in which they are princesses. Just looking at their poses you can tell the differences
Naches Peak Loop Trail
One of my favorite local hikes is the Naches Peak loop trail on Chinook pass. Its the height of wildflower season right now & I was able to hike the
Clear Lake
Part of the joy of living in central Washington is the proximity to the Cascade Mountains. Last week when a friend was visiting, we ventured up to Clear Lake which
LaPush Sunset
I had never been to LaPush, Washington until last month when I ventured to the Olympic peninsula on a spur of the moment trip. It truly is a beautiful area
Garden Time
Using my macro lens, these flowers were interesting subjects in the last few weeks. Although they weren’t crystal clear, the effect was intriguing.
Alpine Hike
Last Thursday was a hiking day for me with my flatlander brother who was visiting from Minnesota. We headed up to Sunrise in Mount Rainier National Park. The weather was